Understanding Your Face Shape

Choosing the right hairstyle starts with understanding your face shape. This fundamental knowledge will guide you toward cuts and styles that enhance your natural features and create a harmonious, balanced look.

The Main Face Shapes

There are generally six main face shapes to consider:

• Oval: Considered the ideal face shape, oval faces are well-balanced with a slightly wider forehead than chin.
• Round: Round faces have similar width and length with soft, curved lines and full cheeks.
• Square: Square faces feature a strong jawline with similar width at the forehead, cheeks, and jaw.
• Heart: Heart-shaped faces have a wider forehead and cheekbones with a narrower chin.
• Diamond: Diamond faces are widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and chin.
• Oblong: Oblong faces are longer than they are wide with a straight cheek line.

Best Hairstyles for Each Face Shape

Oval Face Shape

Lucky you! Oval faces can pull off almost any hairstyle. From pixie cuts to long layers, bobs to bangs – the world is your oyster. However, avoid styles that completely cover your face or add too much height on top.

Round Face Shape

The goal is to add length and angles to balance the roundness. Try:

• Long layers that start below the chin
• Side-swept bangs instead of straight-across bangs
• Asymmetrical cuts
• High ponytails or updos

Square Face Shape

Soften strong jawlines with:

• Soft, layered cuts
• Side parts instead of center parts
• Wispy, side-swept bangs
• Waves and curls to add softness

Heart Face Shape

Balance a wider forehead with a narrower chin by:

• Adding volume at the chin level
• Choosing chin-length bobs
• Avoiding too much volume on top
• Trying full, straight-across bangs

Professional Tips

Remember, these are guidelines, not strict rules. Personal style, hair texture, and lifestyle should also influence your decision. When in doubt, consult with a professional stylist who can assess your individual features and recommend the best options for you.

The most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable with your chosen style. Hair grows, so don't be afraid to experiment and try something new!